CQI abbreviations lists

📜 Automotive CQI Abbreviations List

1.AIAG Standards (CQI-9, CQI-11, etc.) are available at AIAG.org/store.

2.IATF 16949 clauses reference CQI compliance (e.g., Clause 8.5.1.1 for special processes).

3.OEM-Specific Terms (e.g., Ford Q1, GM BIQS) are defined in their supplier manuals.

Abbreviation	Full Form	Description	Source
AIAG	Automotive Industry Action Group	Develops CQI standards (e.g., CQI-9, CQI-11)	AIAG.org
CQI	Continuous Quality Improvement	Process improvement framework for automotive suppliers	AIAG
IATF	International Automotive Task Force	Governs IATF 16949 (Auto QMS Standard)	IATFGlobaloversight.org
VDA	Verband der Automobilindustrie	German automotive standards (e.g., VDA 6.3)	VDA.de
PPAP	Production Part Approval Process	OEM-required part validation (18 documents)	AIAG PPAP Manual
FMEA	Failure Mode & Effects Analysis	Risk assessment tool (DFMEA/PFMEA)	AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook
TUS	Temperature Uniformity Survey	CQI-9 requirement for furnace validation	AMS 2750 (SAE Aerospace)
SAT	System Accuracy Test	CQI-9 thermocouple calibration check	AMS 2750
AMS	Aerospace Material Specification	Heat treat standards (e.g., AMS 2750)	SAE International
Nadcap	National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program	Audits special processes (e.g., heat treat)	PRI/Nadcap
BIQS	Built-In Quality Supply Base	GM’s supplier quality program	GM BIQS Manual
MMOG/LE	Materials Management Operations Guideline/Logistics Evaluation	Ford/GM logistics compliance tool	AIAG MMOG/LE
IPC	Institute of Printed Circuits	Soldering standards (e.g., IPC-A-610)	IPC.org
AWS	American Welding Society	Certifications for CQI-15 (Welding)	AWS.org
RJG	Robert James Group	Scientific molding training (CQI-23)	RJGinc.com
TQM	Total Quality Management	Toyota’s quality philosophy (via CQI-21)	Toyota Production System
OEM	Original Equipment Manufacturer	Auto brands (e.g., Ford, Toyota, VW)	N/A
Tier 1	Direct Supplier to OEM	Must comply with full CQI standards	IATF 16949
Tier 2	Sub-Supplier to Tier 1	Focus on process-specific CQIs	Customer-Specific Requirements (CSR)
PFMEA	Process FMEA	Required for IATF 16949 & CQI-19	AIAG/VDA FMEA Manual
SPC	Statistical Process Control	Monitoring production stability	AIAG SPC Manual
DOE	Design of Experiments	Used in CQI-23 (Molding) optimization	SAE J2886
AOI	Automated Optical Inspection	CQI-17 soldering validation	IPC-A-610
ESD	Electrostatic Discharge	Critical for CQI-17 (Electronics)	ANSI/ESD S20.20
REACH	Registration, Evaluation, Authorization of Chemicals	CQI-11 plating compliance	ECHA.Europa.eu
EPA	Environmental Protection Agency	CQI-11 wastewater regulations	EPA.gov